– alleged assailant in police custody

A SOLDIER was on Monday morning shot and killed, allegedly by one of his comrades during a confrontation while on duty at Base Camp Stephenson, Timehri, at approximately 04:51hrs.

According to the Guyana Defence Force (GDF), Private Tevon Daymon passed away around 07:45hrs on Monday morning while receiving medical treatment at the Diamond Diagnostic Centre, East Bank Demerara.

The GDF says preliminary investigations revealed that Private Daymon was shot by a rank, who has since been identified as Brian Morrison, while they were performing security duties at the base.

Reports on the incident indicated that the two had a disagreement during the early hours of Monday morning when a fight ensued.

Unfortunately, this resulted in Morrison grabbing a weapon and further pursued Private Daymon, during which he shot the man a reported total of 27 times.

The suspect is currently in police custody while members of the Guyana Police Force are investigating.

Furthermore, the GDF noted that a Board of Inquiry will be convened to investigate the circumstances that led to the fatal shooting of Private Daymon.

The GDF wishes to highlight that as a result of the shooting, the incident does not reflect the overall discipline and professionalism of the GDF ranks.

Chief of Staff, Brigadier Omar Khan, as well as officers and other ranks have extended their condolences to the parents and family of the late Private Daymon, and will ensure that all necessary support is given to the family at this time.